Repair the BlackBerry Curve 8520 Logic Board Learn how to remove a faulty logic board and insert a replacement http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/NMLeyBVOsTNtPQrE Matt 5-10 minutes Moderate BlackBerry Curve 8520
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 Plastic Opening Tools T6 Torx Screwdriver Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. This guide does not have a proper prerequisite guide. Help match it to its ideal partner by finding it or writing one! Some of this guide's text is confusing, duplicated, or off-topic. Clarify it by editing! Oops! This guide is currently missing some important steps. An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Installing BlackBerry Curve 8520 Back Panel Installing BlackBerry Curve 8520 Battery Locate the slit on the back panel. Locate the slit on the back panel. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ymJZ1GQFyh2jUPLL Using the iPod opening tool, pry open the back panel Using the iPod opening tool, pry open the back panel http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/hkkVMFpoUnAQBDPk Locate the slit between the top of the battery and the casing Locate the slit between the top of the battery and the casing http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/wboIgGKXhYIYqHFk Gently apply pressure on the top of the battery to trigger the spring release Gently apply pressure on the top of the battery to trigger the spring release http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/BdwyEeZCKIerukdW Unscrew the back screws using a Torx T6 screwdriver. Unscrew the back screws using a Torx T6 screwdriver. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PVPLU64vgqckvrZb Using hairdryer or heatgun, warm the front panel to melt the glue beneath so it comes off with ease. Don't worry, it will stick back if you reverse the process when you put it back together. Using hairdryer or heatgun, warm the front panel to melt the glue beneath so it comes off with ease. Don't worry, it will stick back if you reverse the process when you put it back together. Do not use excessive force at risk of warping the film. Do not use excessive force at risk of warping the film. Pull off the film once it is loose enough. Pull off the film once it is loose enough. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/Fvs3NfpPOL2TCaO3 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FDJDyxZoFnPamRmm Using a hairdryer or heat gun, heat the front panel to melt the glue behind so it comes off with ease Using a hairdryer or heat gun, heat the front panel to melt the glue behind so it comes off with ease Remove the faceplate by inserting the plastic opening tool between the seam along the side of the device. Remove the faceplate by inserting the plastic opening tool between the seam along the side of the device. Using mild force, make your way along the entire device until the Faceplate feels loose enough to come off. Using mild force, make your way along the entire device until the Faceplate feels loose enough to come off. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/EPlbafOMWurwHyxw http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/HFktGNJEJChF61Ug Using a Torx T6 Screwdriver, remove the indicated screws. There are 2 more in the top corners and at 2 bottom (not indicated in the picture). So a total of 6 scews are removed in this step. Using a Torx T6 Screwdriver, remove the indicated screws. There are 2 more in the top corners and at 2 bottom (not indicated in the picture). So a total of 6 scews are removed in this step. Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the Logic Board Components from the device's frame. Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the Logic Board Components from the device's frame. Once loose enough the Logic Board can be removed. Once loose enough the Logic Board can be removed. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uoWprr1PNDNoQw25 http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/AsD2UZdUuEEah5LN http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/ZsOLJJ3NSshygLUg

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.